 CU In School  Objectives of CU In School Program:
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Create and maintain an educational environment in which young people will have hands on experience in a financial setting
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Increase the knowledge of todays youth regarding financial products and services
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Create a new generation of savers by showing the importance of setting realistic savings goals, by offering age appropriate savings programs
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Provide a supplement to current math and social skills through experiences learned while working as a volunteer in the school credit union branch
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Teach student volunteers life long employment skills such as organization, human relations, cash handling, teamwork, etc.
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Introduce the importance of building a relationship with a financial institution
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Conduct financial classroom presentations from grades K - 12. We have also aided local Brownie Troops in earning merit badges through our presentations. Some of the topics include:
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Savings 101
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The History of Money
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Loans (How to Borrow)
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Volunteerism
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And more
If you are interested in learning more about the program, or if you wish for your child to participate, please call our Marketing Department at 269-781-9885 or email tuckera@marcomcu.org .
Cu In School Membership Application.
As a CU In School member, you will receive:
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Special youth account with as little as a $5.00 opening deposit
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CU In School Membership Card & Savings Folder
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Account Passbook to track deposit growth
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Opportunities to apply for CU In School volunteer positions at school branch
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Incentive rewards to encourage smart saving
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An invitation to all Youth Events
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Optional MCCU Online account access for the ultimate in parental control
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